1. Sunset Boards
Financial Review & Recommendations
Kate E. Erickson  Post University  BUS501

2. Sunset Boards
Financial Review & Recommendations
 Agenda
 Purpose of review and company background
 Review Sunset Boards financial statements for 2010 and 2011
 Evaluate company performance based on financial statements
 Discuss company proposal for expansion with focus on cash flow
impacts
 Outline analyst recommendations for future growth

3. Sunset Boards
Purpose of Review
 To analyze the company’s recent financial statements for understanding of
company performance
 To use evaluation of company performance in deciding whether the
company is in a good position for expansion
 To review company proposal for expansion and provide recommendations
based on performance evaluation
 Proposal: Open second storefront in Hawaii; begin supplying products to other
sellers; requires significant financing from outside investors as well as bank loans

4. Sunset Boards
Financial Statements 2010-2011: Income Statement
 The company currently pays 50% in dividends
to owner Tad and other original investors
 Net Income
 2010: $55,243
 2011: $63, 246 – increase of $8,003 YOY
Income Statement
Sales
Cost of goods sold
Selling & administrative
Depreciation
Earnings before interest & taxes
Interest expense
Taxable income
Taxes (20%)
Net Income
2010
$ 321,437
$ 163,849
$ 32,223
$ 46,255
$ 79,110
$ 10,056
$ 69,054
$ 13,811
$ 55,243
2011
$ 391,810
$ 206,886
$ 42,058
$ 52,282
$ 90,584
$ 11,526
$ 79,058
$ 15,812
$ 63,246
Dividends
$ 27,622 $ 31,623
Addition to retained earnings $ 27,622 $ 31,623

5. Sunset Boards
Financial Statements 2010-2011: Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
Assets
2010
Current Assets
Cash
Accounts receivable
Inventory
$
$
$
$
23,643
16,753
32,255
72,651
2011
$ 35,721
$ 21,732
$ 43,381
$100,834
Liabilities & Owner's Equity
2010
2011
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
$ 41,786 $ 47,325
Notes payable
$ 19,046 $ 20,796
$ 60,832 $ 68,121
$103,006 $116,334
Total Liabilities
Fixed Assets
Net fixed assets
Long-term Liabilities
Long-term debt
$163,838 $184,455
$204,068 $248,625
Owner's Equity
Shareholder's Equity
New Equity
Retained Earnings
Total Assets
$276,719 $349,459
Total liabilities and
owner's equity
$ 85,259
$
$ 27,622
$112,881
$112,881
$ 20,500
$ 31,623
$165,004
$276,719 $349,459

6. Sunset Boards
Financial Statements 2010-2011: Cash Flow

Cash Flow from Assets
Operating Cash Flow
Earnings before interest & taxes
Depreciation
Taxes
2010
$ 79,110
$ 46,255
$ 13,811
$ 111,554
2011 cash flow is 15% of net income

James K. Glassman (2012) advises investing in companies with
free cash flow that exceeds GAAP earnings by at least 10%

Taking on more debt with low cash flow is a significant risk
Cash Flow to Creditors
Net Capital Spending:
2011 Net Fixed Assets
2010 Net Fixed Assets
2011 Depreciation
$ 248,625
$ 204,068
$ 52,282
$ 96,839
Change in Net Working Capital (NWC)
2011 Current Assets
2011 Current Liabilities
2010 Current Assets
2010 Current Liabilities
2011
$ 90,584
$ 52,282
$ 15,812
$ 127,054
2011
Interest expense
$ 11,526
Net New Borrowing
Long-term debt 2011 $ 116,334
$ 13,328
Long-term debt 2010 $ 103,006
$ (1,802)
$ 100,834
$ 68,121
$ 32,713
$ 72,651
$ 60,832
$ 11,819
Cash Flow to Stockholders
Dividends paid
Net new equity raised
2011
$ 31,623
$ 20,500
$ 11,123
Change in NWC $ 20,894
Cash Flow from Assets = $
9,321
Cash flow to creditors + Cash flow to stockholders = $ 9,321

7. Sunset Boards
Effects of Cash Flow on Performance
 It is very difficult for firms to successfully initiate growth with low levels of
cash flow
 Investors are hesitant to invest in companies with low cash flow because
they are at risk of not having cash on hand in a crisis
 Cash flow is a fluid process; it is important for a firm to watch cash flow
carefully and often to ensure there is an appropriate balance of money
coming in and going out

8. Sunset Boards
Expansion Proposal
 Opening of a second storefront in Hawaii
 Supply products to other sellers
 Expansion to be financed with both additional funds from outsiders and
bank loans

9. Sunset Boards
Recommendations
 Take the following steps to improve cash flow before pursuing
expansion:
 Research and utilize automated tools for tracking and reporting
financial data
 Implement regular financial reporting and analysis routines to forecast
cash flow 3-6 months in advance. Proactively assessing the data can
“illuminate trends, predict shortages and identify opportunities” to gain
control over swings in cash flow (Mayberry, 2013).
 Stay up to date on competitor pricing, and implement pricing increases
when appropriate
 Analyze and reduce costs; this can provide an extreme lift to cash flow
over time (Deo, 2013)
 Decrease outstanding debt

10. Sunset Boards
Conclusion
Although Tad and Sunset Boards have a quality product and an
increasing demand, the organization requires strengthening of cash
flows and financial routines before moving forward with expansion.
The additional financing debt and costs of employees, building space
and equipment for a second location could debilitate the company’s
already
unstable
finances.
With
the
implementation
of
our
recommendations, the company will be in a stronger position to grow
and succeed.

11. References
Deo, P. (2013). PRICING, COST STRUCTURE, AND CASH FLOW. Journal Of International
Finance & Economics, 13(3), 99-104.
GLASSMAN, J. K. (2012). Go With the Cash Flow. Kiplinger's Personal Finance, 66(8), 16-18.
Harnish, V. (2013). How do you get out of a cash-flow crunch?. Fortune.Com, 1.
Mayberry, W. (2013). Cash flow relief valves. Smart Business Akron/Canton, 23(6), 21.